Panama Canal Treaty

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Signing of the Panama Canal Treaty

Black-and-white photo of Teddy Roosevelt over Panama Canal backdrop, flanked by Panama and U.S. flags with “or” and a question mark between them.

Uncle Sam blocking European development of the Panama Canal

Map of the isthmus of Panama from the 10th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica

The Panama Canal Treaty

Jimmy Carter: fireside chat

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Date	September 7, 1977
Participants	Panama • United States

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Signing of the Panama Canal Treaty

Uncle Sam blocking European development of the Panama Canal

Map of the isthmus of Panama from the 10th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica

The Panama Canal Treaty

Jimmy Carter: fireside chat

Black-and-white photo of Teddy Roosevelt over Panama Canal backdrop, flanked by Panama and U.S. flags with “or” and a question mark between them.

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Key People

Church, Frank; Carter, Jimmy

Frank Church

American politician